Bishop of Lagos Diocese (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Humphrey Olumakaiye says Nigerian leaders can easily loot the nation’s treasury because the love of God is not in them.
The cleric explained that love of God would always reflect in how one treats his neighbour and cares for the comfort of humanity.
Olumakaiye said, “God is love. When you love your neighbour, you are serving God. When you make life worth living for others, you are serving God.
“When you do not hate your neighbour but want the best for people around you, when you want to leave behind a good legacy, you are serving God.
“When you want to do things that will better the community, you are serving God. When you are eager to improve the livelihood of the community, you are serving God. Unfortunately, all these virtues are not in place. That means we are far away from God.
“Or what do you make of an individual who empties the treasury that belongs to the generality of the people? How can individual embezzle billions of naira meant to construct roads, provide potable water for the community? Such an individual does not know God. A person with the heart of God will never do such a thing.
“People should be aware that we are all strangers in this world and we will all leave the world one day. Once you understand that, it will be difficult to provoke your neighbours.”
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